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Updated: October 11, 2022

Venezuela: Landslide Death Toll Rises To 36

By Quadri Adejumo
October 11, 2022
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Thirty-six people have died so far as a result of a landslide that occurred in Venezuela, according to officials on Monday.

Interior and Justice Minister Remigio Ceballos said; "Unfortunately, 36 people have now died, and according to relatives of the victims, 56 are missing."

Earlier, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez revealed that at least 22 people had died and 52 were missing.

The El Pato River, located 64 kilometres from the capital Caracas, flooded and swept away several homes and shops in Las Tejerias in Aragua state.

The country's President Nicolas Maduro said relief teams were attending to the emergency.

"Faced with the difficult and painful situation caused by the heavy rains in Las Tejerias, I ordered the Vice President, the Social Cabinet and all security agencies (to arrange for) the maximum deployment for the comprehensive care of the people. They are not alone!”